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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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